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Is that string or wire the flowers are climbing?

3 years ago

I would like to do this to the front of my house.

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Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
3 years ago
This is wire mesh, pretty straightforward product. You ought to be able to find these in the garden section of any home improvement store.
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